Area Travel - AmericInn^® of Madison West, WI

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Area Attractions and Activities

Olbrich Botanical Gardens - The gardens are made up of several separate garden areas: The Sunken Garden, The Thai Garden, A Rock Garden, A Meadow Garden, The Rose Garden and the Starkweather Creek and Atrium Shade Gardens; as well as the Bolz Conservatory, a greenhouse housing over 750 plants representing over 70 families and over 550 different species and cultivars.  The plants are native to tropical and sub-tropical regions.
Address: 3330 Atwood Avenue, Madison, Wisconsin
Distance: 10 miles
Phone: 608-246-4551

Henry Vilas Zoo - The Henry Vilas Zoo receives over 500,000 visitors annually.  It still charges no admission or parking fees, and is one of only a few free zoos in the world that is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA.)  It is a moderately-sized public zoo in Madison.
Address: 702 South Randall Avenue, Madison, Wisconsin
Distance: 5 miles
Phone: 608-266-4732

Wisconsin State Capitol - The Wisconsin State Capitol, in Madison, Wisconsin, houses both chambers of the Wisconsin legislature along with the state Supreme Court and the Office of the Governor.  The current  building, completed in 1917, is the fifth building to serve as the Wisconsin Capitol since the first territorial legislature convened in 1836 and the third buildilng since Wisconsin was granted statehood in 1848.  The streets surrounding the building form the Capitol Square which is home to many restaurants and shops.  The square is a major hub for the Madison Metro bus service.
Address: 4 East State Street, Madison, Wisconsin
Distance: 7 miles
Phone: 608-266-0382

Wisconsin Dells - The city takes its name from the Dells of the Wisconsin River, a scenic glacially-formed gorge that features sandstone rock formations along the banks of the Wisconsin River.  Together with nearby Lake Delton, the city forms an area known as "the Dells," a popular Midwestern tourist destination, and a popular family destination.  The Dells area boasts an estimated 5 million annual visitors.  With 18 indoor water parks and 3 outdoor water parks in the Dells area, Wisconsin Dells proclaims itself as the "Water Park Capital of the World."  It is home to the largest outdoor water park in the US, Noah's Ark.  It has over 70 acres of water slides.  Some of the other attractions in the Dells include Dells Boat Tours, Mt. Olympus Water and Theme Park, many golf courses, mini-golf, go-karts, water sports, horseback riding, Tommy Bartlett's Thrill Show and Exploratory, the Ho-Chunk Casino and many other places of interest.
Distance: 52 miles

House on the Rock - There's no place quite like the fabulous House on the Rock.  Be ready to fire up your imagination.  It is a mesmerizing introduction to one person's imagination and dreams that have become reality.  Located in the heart of Southwest Wisconsin, this premier attractions plays host to a half million guests a year.
Address: 5754 State Road 23, Spring Green, Wisconsin 53588
Distance: 48 miles
Phone: 608-935-3639

Cave of the  Mounds - The most beautiful cave in Wisconsin and the upper Midwest, Cave of the Mounds lies just off US Highway 18/151 in Blue Mounds, Wisconsin.  The United States Department of the Interior  and the National Park Service designated Cave of th Mounds a National Natural Landmark because the sites possesses "exceptional value as an illustration of the nation's heritage and contributes to a better understanding of man's environment."  Curious tourists and budding cave enthusiasts have been enjoying an introduction to caving in the Midwest for years while visiting Cave of the Mounds.
Address: 2975 Cave of the Mounds Road, Blue Mounds, Wisconsin
Distance: 22 miles
Phone: 608-437-3038

Little Norway - Nestled in a beautiful valley twenty miles west of Madison, hidden in the foothills of Blue Mounds, Wisconsin is a charming and unique outdoor museum known as Little Norway. It has another, more romantic name which suggests more vividly the sense of magic that pervades this lovely valley: Nissedahle, or Valley of the Elves.
Address: Blue Mounds, Wisconsin
Distance: 22 miles
Phone: 608-437-8211

Alliant Energy Center - The home to many expos and events throughout the year such as: World Dairy Expo, EPIC UGM, Madison Auto Show, Madison Boat & Water Sports Show, Pheasant Fest 2009, Midwest Garden Expo, Zor Shrine Circus, Madison Golf Show, Madison Fishing Show, Lake Home & Cabin Show, Wisconsin Wolfpack Indoor Football, and so much more.
Address: 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, Wisconsin
Distance: 8 miles
Phone: 608-267-3995

Zor Shrine – The Shrine of North America is a fraternity that grew out of Freemasonry over a century ago. Because of this, the Shrine is dedicated to Masonic principles. The Shrine Fraternity provides Masonic brothers a means to widen the fellowship first enjoyed in the Blue Lodge. It also offers men, their wives and their families an opportunity to meet new friends who have similar interests, tastes and feelings.
Address: 575 Zor Shrine Pl., Madison, Wisconsin 53719
Distance: 1 mile
Phone: 608-274-9884

Madison Ice Arena
Address: 725 Forward Dr., Madison, WI 53711
Distance: 1.9 miles
Phone: 608-288-6173

Overture Center – The 2,251-seat performance hall is designed and constructed for exceptional acoustics and an intimate theater experience. Materials and shapes in Overture Hall were purposely manipulated to influence how sound reverberates and reflects inside the space, and control and isolate noise. As a result, the hall delivers rich, true sound throughout, reaching even to the back balcony. The design produces exemplary sound for unamplified orchestral and opera performances. Adjustable acoustical components are used to accommodate amplified shows.
Address: 201 State St., Madison, WI 53703
Distance: 5 miles
Phone: 608-258-4177

Madison Children’s Museum – If you’re looking to spend quality time with your children, you’ve come to the right place! MCM offers a unique opportunity to have fun learning alongside your child, building memories that last a lifetime. Our hands-on exhibits and programs are designed to inspire lifelong learning through play, celebrating children’s imaginations. Come on in and see why we’re consistently rated a Madison favorite. We’re located on the first block of State Street putting you and your family just steps away from the Capitol, museums and restaurants.
Address: 100 N Hamilton St., Madison, WI
Distance: 7 miles
Phone: 608-256-6445